Crib recall

A faulty crib mattress bracket has prompted the voluntary recall of more than half a million Stork Craft cribs due to an entrapment and suffocation risk, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

At least 10 incidents have been reported involving a broken mattress support brackent, the CPSC said. In several incidents, the support bracket broke causing the mattress to collapse and create a gap between the mattress and crib rails. CPSC received a report of a toddler who sustained bruises to his forehead. In another incident a child reportedly became entrapped in the gap between the mattress and the drop side rail with no injury.

The recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firmÂ?s name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firmÂ?s insignia Â?storkcraft babyÂ? is inscribed on the drop side teething rail of some cribs.

The cribs were sold at major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com and Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free replacement kit, with new mattress support brackets.